Healthcare Assistant
| Posting date: | 23 May 2025 |
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| Salary: | £23,950.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £23950.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 05 June 2025 |
| Location: | Pontefract, WF8 4BG |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | B0336-25-0011 |
Summary
Health Care Assistant Location: Pontefract | Full-Time & Part-Time Available Salary: £23,950 per annum (FTE) Are you a caring and compassionate individual looking to make a meaningful difference in people’s lives? Do you have experience or a genuine interest in delivering high-quality end-of-life care? If so, this could be the perfect opportunity for you. Join our dedicated team at The Prince of Wales Hospice, where we provide specialist palliative care in a supportive and respectful environment. Our 14-bed inpatient unit, located just minutes from Junction 32 of the M62 in Pontefract, also offers outpatient and community services, including a successful Lymphoedema clinic. Why You’ll Love Working With Us In our most recent staff survey: All of our staff felt they make a real difference and are proud to work for the Hospice 97% of employees said they enjoy working with our team We offer a welcoming and collaborative culture where staff wellbeing, professional growth, and patient care go hand in hand. Your Role As a Health Care Assistant, you will: Support patients with personal care and day-to-day activities Work under the supervision of Registered Nurses Assist with clinical tasks appropriate to your level of training Support to patients, their families and your collegues within the clinical environment Help us deliver truly holistic care – meeting medical, emotional, social and spiritual needs What We’re Looking For We’re seeking someone who is: Compassionate, reliable, and enthusiastic A good communicator and team player Eager to learn and develop their skills in palliative care Essential: NVQ Level 2 in a care related subject (or equivalent such as the Care Certificate and experience in end-of-life care) Desirable: NVQ Level 3 in a care related subject What We Offer 27 days annual leave + bank holidays (pro rata) Enhanced sick pay and contributory pension scheme Access to Employee Assistance Programme for emotional and practical support Eligibility to apply for Blue Light Card for retail and leisure discounts On-site discounted staff meals during working hours Ongoing learning, development, and career progression opportunities Annual salary reviews Additional Information This role requires an Enhanced DBS Check Successful candidates must subscribe to the DBS Update Service (annual fee currently £16) How to Apply Please go to our website to apply: https://www.pwh.org.uk/vacancies/jobs For more information or an informal chat about the role, please contact: Kate Roberts, Nurse Manager kroberts@pwh.org.uk | 01977 781454